Transcript: David Gardner, Co-Founder, The Motley Fool
David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, discussed his early exposure to investing, his brief experience on Wall Street, and the founding of his influential investment advice company. His background in English and creative writing shaped a unique approach to making investing accessible and engaging. The conversation highlighted the importance of long-term stock picking and the cultural impact of The Motley Fool.
- ▪David Gardner attended the University of North Carolina on a Morehead scholarship, earning a degree in English and creative writing.
- ▪He worked at Solomon Brothers in 1986, which helped him realize he did not want to pursue a career on Wall Street.
- ▪Gardner was introduced to investing at a young age, winning a school stock-picking contest in fourth grade with guidance from his father.
- ▪The Motley Fool began in the early 1990s and became known for democratizing investment advice through accessible, long-term stock-picking strategies.
- ▪Barry Ritholtz highlighted Gardner’s influence on retail investors and his distinctive approach to blending storytelling with financial analysis.
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Transcript: David Gardner, Co-Founder, The Motley Fool April 28, 2026 8:30am by Barry Ritholtz <iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LdYig-aQseY?si=9O9FSQ03Ff7Cn0Jk" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" data-mce-fragment="1"></iframe> The transcript from this week’s MiB, David Gardner, Co-Founder, The Motley Fool is below. You can stream the full conversation on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Bloomberg.The video version is on YouTube. The full archive of MiB episodes can be found here. ~~~ Masters in Business: David Gardner Co-founder of The Motley Fool Barry Ritholtz: [00:00:02] Bloomberg Audio Studios, podcasts, radio News. This is Masters in business with Barry Riol on Bloomberg Radio.
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